Benchmark review

What is theme in a story?

• The main idea

• The solution to the story

• The lesson of the story

• The author's purpose

What is the theme of this story?

• It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

• Don't be lazy.

• Our friends are always there for us.

• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

• Don't steal.

• Respect your elders.

• Slowly but surely wins the race.

What is an objective summary?

• Key events in a text, reported without personal opinion. 

• Key events in a text reported. 

• Key events in a text reported with personal opinion. 

• Key events in a text reported in a list. 

What is textual evidence?

• Evidence taken directly from the text to support an idea. 

• Evidence taken directly from the text to fill space. 

• Evidence taken fro your opinion. 

• Evidence taken from somewhere. 

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

• True

• False

The main idea is the most important idea that an author presents in a text or a section of text.

• True

• False

Years ago, baskets were very important. women had to learn to weave baskets so that firewood, fruits, fish, and other things could be carried from place to place. The baskets were easy to carry as they were so light. Many baskets had pretty designs woven in them. The main idea is no one uses baskets today.

• True

• False

What's an example of verbal irony?

• Chanting, "You're an awesome athlete!" to an Olympian

• Saying, "Good job!" to someone who just rear ended a car

• When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, you say, "Nice weather we're having, right?"

• All of the above

The audience knows the house isn't really haunted, but a terrified visitor takes desperate measures to get away.

• situational

• verbal

• dramatic